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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held by video conference on June 22, 2020 at 7:31 p.m. with
Council President Hare presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler (arrived at 7:33 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce,
Mr. Taylor (arrived at 7:54 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present via video or telephone were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord,
Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present.
The invocation was given by Mayor Robin Christiansen, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2020
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 2020 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Linell and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT -
MAY 26, 2020
The Board of Assessment Appeals convened via WebEx at 9:00 am, by Chairman
William Garfinkel. Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel,
Board Members Tom Burns, James Galvin, Todd Stonesifer as well as City Deputy
Solicitor Gary E. Junge. Staff present were City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek and
Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Exemptions
Mount Zion AME Church
Locations: Exempt Request:
108 N Queen Street $15,000
106 n Queen Street $10,800
106 N New Street $38,100
104 N Queen Street $10,200
102 N New Street $9,900
118 N New Street $35,700
118 N New Street (Side) $33,400
35 N Queen Street $25,700
37 N Queen Street $9,900
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
During the Exemption Audit in FY17, these properties were requested to be brought
back by the Board of Assessment Appeals.
The Board gave these properties Exemption Status for three (3) years. They were
supposed to come back with a plan for these lots. They had been used for parking
and they had plans to build a church.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Pastor Erica Crawford was present for the hearing.
The Assessor started by explaining to the Board of Assessment Appeals that these
properties were brought back for review at the request of the Board of Assessment
Appeals during the 2016 Exempt Audit.
Pastor Crawford told the board that the church has met with the City Planner because
the properties were zoned incorrectly but assured the Board that the zoning issue has
been resolved.
She continued by letting the Board know that the organization has contacted a couple
of Non-Profit organizations regarding using some of those lots for community
gardens but found out that there are already a couple of community gardens in the
area. She also mentioned that the lots have been used for school fairs and other
community organizations.
Pastor Crawford explained that the church is trying to get building permits for
parking lots on some of the properties approved, as the City of Dover currently does
not allow properties to be paved for parking lots unless they are attached to a
structure. Pastor Crawford told the Board that the church is working with the
Planning and Inspection office to see if there is a way around that because so much
of these properties are actively used for parking.
Mr. Burns complimented the organization for all the work they have done and
made the motion to continue the exemption. Mr. Stonesifer seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0 (Mr. Galvin had not been able to join the meeting
at this time)
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler
and Taylor absent).
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed to her.
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Delaware State University Foundation
Location Exempt Request
205 S State Street $593,600
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
This property was purchased by Delaware State University Foundation in December
2018. On their application they do not specify what this property is used for other
than that their mission is devoted to the welfare and future development of Delaware
State University.
This Office is not aware of what the whole building is being utilized for, however a
portion of the building is being rented by the House of Coffi.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Lakresha Moultrie, Dr. Vita Pickrum and Henrietta Savage were present for the
meeting.
Ms. Moultrie started by letting the Board know that the Delaware State University
Foundation is a charitable affiliate of the University, which owns the property. She
told the Board that the building is currently undergoing renovations and will
ultimately be used by the University as well as the Foundation.
Ms. Moultrie explained that the building was gifted to the foundation, which also
included the “House of Coffi”. She told the Board that they are not making a profit
from the “House of Coffi”, that they are losing a small amount of money.
When asked by Chairman Garfinkel if the Assessor had something to say on the
City’s behalf, Mrs. Bundek told the Board that she wanted to mention that the
“House of Coffi” was located within this property as well as that Dr. Pickrum had
joined the hearing.
Mr. Burns asked about the losses the Foundation is incurring due to the small
business, he explained that the Board wanted to make sure that the coffee shop is not
producing any income for the Foundation.
Dr. Pickrum told the Board that the Foundation is paying for the utilities and all other
expenses for this building which include utilities for the coffee shop which are quite
expensive.
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When asked by Mr. Burns as to when the organization is planning on moving into
the building, Dr. Pickrum explained that everything has been pushed back because
of the pandemic.
Mr. Burns said that he was fine with granting the exemption for the property but
would like to revisit the property in two years to make sure that the coffee shop was
not used for profit.
The Assessor said that her office could keep an eye on it and let the Board know if
more income producing tenants move into the building.
Chairman Garfinkel expressed his concern and wanted to know more about the rental
income for the coffee shop.
Ms. Moultrie told the Board that she would be more than happy to provide detailed
information regarding the rental fees as well as all utility bills to the Board via email.
Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that they are renting space to a commercial property
and should therefore be making a profit.
Ms. Moultrie explained that the coffee shop only takes up approximately 10% of the
square footage of the building. She also reiterated that the coffee shop came with the
building when it was gifted to the organization.
Chairman Garfinkel’s opinion was that the organization should be paying property
taxes on the portion of the property which is occupied by the “House of Coffi”. He
asked the Assessor if it would be possible for the coffee shop to be broken out from
the main parcel for taxing purposes?
The Assessor explained that she would need measurements from the foundation as
her office does not have exact measurements.
Chairman Garfinkel told the Board that in his opinion the portion of the coffee house
should be taxed, and the rest of the building could be tax exempt and proceeded to
make the motion to tax the portion of the building which houses the coffee shop and
exempt the rest of the property.
Mr. Burns seconded that motion for sake of discussion and asked the Deputy
Solicitor if there are any models considering the percentage for the minimums.
Mr. Junge said that he sees no case law regarding the percentage for the minimums,
but that he did see case law for taxing the 10% of the building and exempting the
90%.
Ms. Moultrie mentioned that she sees case laws regarding properties held by way of
investment and mentioned a specific case law that had to do with loss of income. She
told the Board that the University is taking a loss for that portion of the property.
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Mr. Burns asked the Assessor if there are properties in the City of Dover which are
split for this reason. Mrs. Bundek explained that there are not, because it would be
difficult to split portions of a property for exemption and keep the rest of the property
in line with like properties for valuation purposes.
Mr. Burns asked the Assessor if she could give an approximate percentage of area
of the coffee shop. She replied that percentage of the coffee house is approximately
11% of the building. He also asked for how long the lease continues and was told
that the lease is a multiyear lease and is up for renewal in three years.
Mr. Burns expressed his concern regarding taxing the property and would like to
split that portion from the building.
The Assessor expressed her concerns splitting the property to exempt a portion of the
property.
Mr. Junge told the Board that he did find some language regarding similar cases but
would like to summarize his findings and forward them to the Board by the end of
the day or early next day.
The Board decided to table the hearing until May 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., to give the
Deputy City Solicitor time to provide an opinion. At that time, members of the
Delaware State University Foundation would be able to call back in and participate
in the continuation of the exempt hearing.
On May 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Ms. Moultrie, Dr. Pickrum as well as Ms. Savage
were available per phone for the continuation of the exempt request hearing which
was tabled on May 26, 2020.
Deputy Solicitor Gary Junge was not present at the time the meeting was called to
order.
Chairman Garfinkel proceeded to start without him.
Ms. Moultrie went over the utilities and other expense information for the property
she provided via email after the hearing ended the day before.
Chairman Garfinkel asked who was responsible for the utility bills.
Ms. Moultrie told him that the bills are paid by the Foundation, keeping the lease
agreement the previous owner made with the tenant. In the agreement it also states
that the tenant is responsible for 16% of the utilities which is paid by the tenant twice
a year.
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Mr. Burns pointed out that the Foundation inherited the tenant when they where
gifted the property, he explained that the Foundation did not actively pursue the
coffee shop to rent space within the property for the purpose of generating income.
Mr. Burns went on to make the motion to approve the exemption retroactive to 2019.
Mr. Galvin seconded the motion.
Deputy Solicitor Gary Junge joined the hearing asking if there were any questions
regarding the information provide by Ms. Moultrie.
Chairman Garfinkel was wondering if there would be a change once the Foundation
is able to move into the building.
Mr. Junge was concerned that once the organization moves into the building, will
they split the cost 90-10% with the tenant and the coffee shop then become a for-
profit enterprise, pointing out that the organization is not allowed to make a profit.
Ms. Moultrie pointed out that in the lease agreement the tenant is only liable for a
percentage of the utilities and that all other expenses are paid by the Foundation.
Ms. Moultrie explained that under the lease agreement, they can only request
payment for electric costs. They found that the sewage and gas bill have been very
high and therefore the foundation has been looking into what they can do to perhaps
make the tenant pay some of that.
Chairman Garfinkel had a question regarding wording in a letter they received from
Mr. Junge. In this letter Mr. Junge stated that in Delaware it is up to the board to
determine that the entity is trying to secure a profit. He was wondering how the
board would determine if the foundation is not trying to make a profit.
Mr. Junge pointed out that the coffee shop was already leasing space in the building
at the time the building was gifted to the foundation. The question would be what the
foundation is intending to do with the profit going forward.
Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that there is a motion to approve the
exemption, which has been seconded and asked for the members to vote.
Motion carried 3-0 (1 recusal).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler
and Taylor absent).
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
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New Harvest Baptist Church
Location Exempt Request
1462 N Little Creek Road $387,000
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
This property was purchased by the Church in August 2018. The Church is using
this property for outdoor functions. They are in the process of clearing the property
of unwanted items such as bushes, etc. They are in the process of building a church
building on the property to be used for religious functions. As of this date there are
no active building permits for this property that the Assessor’s Office could find.
They are requesting that this exemption be retroactive to July 2019 billing.
Pastor McBride was present for the hearing.
The Assessor went over the Background and Analysis of the property.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Pastor McBride to tell the board what brought him to the
hearing.
Pastor McBride told the Board that the Church has the 501(c) 3 status and should
therefore be exempt from paying property taxes.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the church is using the property for.
Pastor McBride told the Board that they are planning to build a 12,000 square foot
facility on the lot. He explained that the organization has been using the lot for block
parties to introduce themselves to the community and that the organization is
planning on being a fully functional church within the next two years.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the time line for building the church would be.
The Pastor told the Board that they are planning to start construction in the fall of
2021 or spring of 2022. The Church already has a contractor and is in the process of
designing the facility but had to stop due to the pandemic.
Mr. Burns asked if the organization currently had a building and was told by the
Pastor that they are currently renting space in the Agricultural Museum in Dover.
Mr. Burns also asked how large the current congregation is to get an understanding
of how the funding is going.
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The Pastor explained that the church currently consists of 80 member and was 7
years old. The organization is planning on paying the church off in August, due to
the generosity of the members.
Mr. Burns asked the Assessor if the property has been used for anything other than
the attended use. Mrs. Bundek assured the Board that the property is not used for
anything else, because she passes it every day.
Mr. Burns moved to make the motion to grant the exemption and it to be
retroactive to 2019. Mr. Stonesifer granted the motion. Motion carried 3-0
(1 recusal).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler
and Taylor absent).
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Capitol Baptist Church
Location Exempt Request
406 Kesselring Avenue $141,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
This property was purchased by the Church in February 2019. This property will be
used to house missionary families and ministry workers as they pass through and
come off the field. There will be no charge to these families and workers. It will be
a ministry of the church. They are requesting that this exemption be retroactive to
July 2019 billing.
Pastor Moore was present for the hearing. He explained that the home was purchased
to house missionaries only. The Church does not charge any rent.
Mr. Burns asked if the property was located next to the Church and was told by
Pastor Moore that it is located right across the street from the church.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor if the use of this property would warrant for
a “Change of Use”?
The Assessor explained that since the property is used for residential purposes the
“Change of Use” for the home would not change. She did tell the Board that there
is a Business License and that the property has also been inspected by the Fire
Marshal.
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Mr. Stonesifer moved to approve the exempt request and it to be retroactive to
2019. Mr. Burns seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler
and Taylor absent).
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Downtown Dover Partnership Corp.
Location Exempt Request
39 S West Street $587,800 (Land and Building Value)
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office.
This property is owned by the Downtown Dover Partnership Corp., they are
requesting an exemption on behalf of the Inner City Cultural League Inc (which is
501(c) 3. The DDP has leased the property to Inner City Cultural League for eight
years. The building has an abatement from Tax for 10 years. The property will be
fully taxed in July 2025. The land is only being taxed at this time.
Tina Bradbury was present for the hearing.
The Assessor started the hearing by going over the Background and Analysis, she
also explained that an exemption cannot be granted based on the building use or who
the tenant is. The exemption must be based on the property owner.
Ms. Bradbury told the Board that she started with the organization about 5 years ago
and was not even aware that the property had a 10-year Tax Abatement.
The Assessor told her that the organization applied for the abatement at the time they
started the permit process.
Ms. Bradbury told the Board that the organization is paying a lot in taxes and does
not receive any revenue. She said that the organization is still in the process of fixing
up the property and cannot afford to pay the property taxes.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what kind of a corporation the organization is.
Ms. Bradbury said that they have the 501(c) 3 as well as 501(c) 6 status.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what 501 (c) 6 stands for?
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Mr. Junge explained that a company with the 501 (c) 6 is listed as an organization
who promotes business but does not generate a profit and does not pay shares or
dividends.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if in Delaware only organizations with the 501 (c) 3
qualify for exemptions.
Mr. Stonesifer explained that most of the properties owned by the organization are
income producing properties but pointed out that the subject property is not.
Mr. Junge wanted to clarify that the exempt application was filed for a tenant.
Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that it was just discussed that an exempt status can
only be granted to the property owner and not the tenant.
Mr. Junge read through the Delaware Statute and concluded that this organization
may not be an exempt entity and that the City of Dover Council may have to decide
whether to grant the exemption or not.
Mr. Burns asked how much rent the organization collects.
Ms. Bradbury told him that they do not collect rent, nor do they have any other
revenue.
When asked by Mr. Burns if they own the building only, Mrs. Bradbury explained
that the organization owns the land only.
The Assessor told the board that due to the 10 year Abatement the land is taxed only
and that once the abatement time is up the building will be taxed as well.
Mr. Stonesifer explained that once the renovations of the building are done the entire
property will be deeded to the Inner-City Cultural League. He also pointed out that
the organization receives its funding from the City of Dover.
Chairman Garfinkel said that since the organization does not have the 501 (c) 3
status they should not be exempt from property taxes and therefore made the motion
to deny the exempt request.
Mr. Burns asked the Assessor what she believes City Council opinion would be?
The Assessor told Mr. Burns that she does not know which way Council would vote
on this exempt request.
Mrs. Bundek asked Ms. Bradbury if the organization has applied for exemption with
Kent County.
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Mrs. Bradbury told the Board that she did but that the County is currently not
holding any hearings due to the pandemic.
Mr. Burns was concerned about stirring up any controversy if the County grants the
exemption and the City does not.
Mr. Junge offered to get in touch with the County’s Attorney to see if they would
grant them the exemption.
Mr. Burns expressed his concern over not exempting the property because it is not
held by way of investment, it is receiving its funding from the City of Dover and will
be deeded to a Non-Profit organization for $1 once the renovations are complete.
Mr. Stonesifer explained that this organization purchases properties in Downtown
Dover, renovates them and gives them away because the City of Dover, as a
Municipality, is not allowed to do this. Mr. Stonesifer explained that in one way or
another the City of Dover owns the property as the organization is affiliated with the
City of Dover.
Mr. Junge asked if the City of Dover owns the Downtown Partnership?
Mr. Stonesifer explained that the Mayor appoints members for the organization that
are approved by City Council. He pointed out that out of 12 board members, 5 are
City officials.
Mr. Junge pointed out that these are good arguments for leaning towards the
exemption.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption.
Mr. Galvin asked for some clarification regarding the abatement application made
by Mr. Salters. He wanted to know if the abatement was on the improvements and
on the land?
The Assessor explained that the abatement is on the improvements only and that the
organization is paying taxes on the land only.
Mr. Galvin asked why Mr. Salters did not file for an abatement on the land.
The Assessor explained that Mr. Salters did not own the land and could only apply
for the improvements.
Chairman Garfinkel went over the application for exemption pointing out that on the
application it states the application is filed by the tenant.
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Mrs. Bradbury apologized stating that at the time she applied for the exemption she
was not aware that there was an abatement on the building.
Mr. Junge pointed out that by what he heard the organization is closely affiliated
with the City of Dover.
Mr. Stonesifer pointed out that the organization was run by city employees until a
few years ago.
Chairman Garfinkel expressed concern that if the Board approves this exemption,
could this set a bad precedence for future exempt applications?
Mr. Junge explained that there could always be unintended consequences, but that
in this case the Corporation is a Non-Profit agency which is not paying income tax.
If they would start to make profit they would not qualify for the exemption. He
pointed out that they are funded by the City of Dover, they were staffed by the City
of Dover and that the organization is doing things for Dover that the City could not
do.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption on the land only. Mr.
Galvin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 (1 recusal).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler
and Taylor absent).
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
The hearings for the exempt properties were adjourned at 10:48 a.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Board of Assessment Appeals
Exemption Report, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler
and Taylor absent).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 9, 2020
The Council Committee of the Whole meeting was held by video conference on
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Hare presiding. Council members
present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin,
Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Civilian members present via
video or telephone for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Col. Dix,
Retired, (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Ms. Maucher (Utility),
and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY
ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
Presentation by Delaware Union – Youth Soccer Program and Potential Grant
Mr. Dan Simmons and Mr. Dwayne Henry, Jr., Delaware Union, reviewed their
presentation titled “Delaware Union,” located in the meeting packet. Mr. Simmons
stated they were trying to come up with plans that run at little to no cost for children
in Dover. Mr. Simmons noted that they understood that there is a recreational
program running through the City’s Parks and Recreation Department currently and
they would like to help supplement some of the programs that are currently running.
Mr. Henry stated that they are trying to pool all the existing resources that are out
there, the City of Dover parks program, their program, and connecting all of that
together to give a good model and structure for the kids to be able to participate in.
Mr. Simmons noted that part of what they are looking to do is develop a relationship
with the City Parks program and help with the coaches, the players that are already
existing there, and then see if there is a way that they can help add to the numbers
of kids that are already participating in the City’s program. Mr. Simmons noted that
they are licensed coaches through the U.S. Soccer Federation. He stated they are
involved with players of all ages and even participate and run a program for special
needs.
Mr. Cole stated that he knew that the Union came to City Council about five years
ago and that based on his day job and this job, he is open to any type of partnership
and any type of sport. Mr. Cole asked what the specific ask was from the Delaware
Union and noted that he knew the City’s Parks and Recreation program is very good.
Mr. Simmons noted that he was the one who spoke at the Council meeting five years
ago and at the time he was not 100% sure what they were looking for because it was
all very new that they were being removed from Schutte Park. Mr. Simmons stated
with the addition of several programs in the area, they have found their place as
being able to provide coaching opportunities. He also stated for the most part, people
have a lot of coaches and parents that are willing to be involved with limited
knowledge and resources, Delaware Union is looking to supplement those resources
and as far as the ask goes, it is just to be able to get involved. He noted it is not so
much they are looking for any money or looking for fields, it is how they can get
involved and help bring players into the City’s programs, find players, help the
players that are in the City’s programs that may be interested in taking the next step
out of recreational soccer and into a travel program or ones that may be looking for
additional training. He noted they are really just hoping to introduce themselves
again and open the door for communication and potential future programming.
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Mr. Neil provided background history of how Major League Baseball actually
spurred the movement towards soccer in the country. Mr. Neil stated he saw nothing
for the females listed in the presentation. He noted that becomes an extremely
important part of the program, if it does not, working with disabilities is marvelous.
Mr. Neil stated he thought all they are asking for is permission to meet with City
Staff and to see how they may help and thought that was great. He stated he would
support them talking with the recreation staff to see how they may utilize their
services. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Simmons stated they do not differentiate
between males and females. He noted oftentimes they put them side by side, one of
the things they have learned over the years is as kids are maturing, typically it is
females that mature faster, so they are actually able to keep up and push around some
of the boys. He noted that they look to incorporate males, females, all ages, all
athletic ability.
Mr. Henry stated for both groups it is a lifelong or youth long activity that they are
able to participate in. Mr. Henry noted under pathways there are three different
possibilities for a kid, it is more about opening those doors and avenues. He noted
they are open to offering stuff in the winter as well, but for the kids that really enjoy
coming out there playing, they want to be able to offer additional programs
throughout the year, give them possibilities and open doors that they might not have
had before.
Mr. Neil asked if there was any action that needed to be taken or if this was just the
beginning of a discussion and then they can bring it back to see whatever the specific
ask is. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Anderson stated that it is for consideration, that
way the discussion can formally be endorsed and be opened, and then they will see
what proposal comes out of it.
Mr. Polce stated as a former Olympic Development Program (ODP), travel and then
collegiate soccer player, he knew the process fairly well. He noted that as they stand,
the Dover Parks and Recreation program has a full census. Mr. Polce asked if the
long term goal of Delaware Union is to identify players that might have a higher skill
set and then attempt to have those players matriculate to be part of Delaware Union,
to open up further avenues for travel. Responding, Mr. Simmons stated, potentially,
but he would not want to be viewed as somebody who is just coming in and trying
to take players from recreation programs because there is certainly a tremendous
need for recreation programs. He noted they do have many instances where kids just
become bored with a certain level and they look for something else.
Mr. Polce stated that Delaware Union has a few locations and facilities for training,
but asked if part of the conversation is also about leveraging or maximizing resource
allocation through a partnership with the City of Dover, and if the goal is to establish
a greater understanding of shared space, or shared training space. Responding, Mr.
Simmons stated at this time, they have been using space at the County facility on
New Burton Road, for a couple of years. He noted he started out running programs
for them and helping assist with programs there in exchange for space, but at this
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time, they are not asking for space. Mr. Simmons noted that if the City said that they
would like to offer clinics and they want to run it at Schutte park or at any of the
other parks, and would like Delaware Union to come do that, that would certainly be
something that they would look to work with the City to do. He noted that they
turned over the fields that they had on Lewis Drive because it became cost
prohibitive for them to continue to maintain those fields with the new program
opening up. He stated that there are four programs running in the County area right
now and not having that many kids, they were not able to continue to really fund that
park without raising their fees. He noted that they have two teams that they are
starting out with right now, so the kids will not have to leave the Dover area. There
are certainly enough kids in this area, but the struggle is just giving those kids
direction and providing them a pathway and helping the families understand the
benefits that they can provide.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Simmons stated that five years ago or recently, since
this has been on the agenda, there have been conversations with the City’s Parks and
Recreation Department. Mr. Simmons noted that they have tried and personally felt
like the Parks and Recreation Department did not want anything to do with them. He
noted it has been sluggish, as a go to try to develop a relationship, but they reached
out a couple of times. Mr. Simmons noted that he did not feel that what they are
trying to do has been well received and that could honestly be on their part, since
they have not really laid out the pathway that they are presenting today. Mr.
Simmons noted that he spoke with Mr. Sudler regarding, a U.S. soccer organization
and their availability to get grants. He noted that sometimes those grants are
available to certain demographics or areas of the country. He noted that was how
they would be looking to hopefully fund programs for free or very little cost.
Mr. Lindell stated the issue might be just prior history, maybe there might not be the
trust there because there has been history where programs come in and peel kids off
of a program, that up to this point they are filling the program pretty well. He noted
that he has no problem with furthering discussions as far as offering more to the
athletes that are living within City limits, who choose to participate in City programs.
He stated that he does not want to sacrifice the hard work of the Parks and
Recreation Department either and that maybe another discussion with individuals in
Parks and Recreation Department or maybe with Mr. Steve Pickering might be
warranted. Mr. Lindell stated that he would be happy to volunteer and sit in on the
meeting just to listen as well. He stated that if it is something that can benefit both
groups and help their kids at the same time, he is all for it.
Mr. Anderson stated that there were a lot of changes over the last five years, which
may have inhibited necessary discussions. He noted that there has been a lot of
turnover in leadership and it probably was difficult to open up channels of
communication when they were trying to focus on getting moved, needs assessments,
and park plans, so there is new opportunity.
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Mr. Sudler stated that he supported this initiative and stated the Mr. Lindell was
correct, they do not need to reinvent the wheel, however, nor diminish the efforts of
the City and employees in that department. Mr. Sudler stated he believes that
Delaware Union’s service can fill a gap that they may not be aware of. Mr. Sudler
suggested that they look at some of the programs that were mentioned on the Social
Action Commission of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church that was submitted in 2014. He
stated they may need to also assess which programs or which one of the programs
that are on both these surveys that they have officially integrated into their
comprehensive plan via City Council vote in the past, which programs, activities that
they could help bring to light.
Col. Dix suggested they hold four or five summer clinics at three or four of the City’s
parks to initiate their program and try to stimulate people, getting into soccer rather
than trying to get involved with the City’s various established teams. He noted then
that way they build on that foundation.
Mr. Sudler moved to refer this proposal to staff for further development. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
Evaluation of Requests for Proposals - Architectural and Engineering Services
for Five Recreation Projects with Costs (RFP #20-0024CM)
Mr. Matthew Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and
analysis regarding the evaluation of request for proposals for Architectural and
Engineering Services for Five Recreation Projects with Costs (RFP #20-0024CM).
Staff recommended 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign an
agreement with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP of Wilmington
DE/Baltimore, MD, to provide architectural and engineering services to the City of
Dover for five recreation facilities; and 2. If the Committee/Council prefers the
option for a design with a modular building, they can choose the Optional proposal
for $20,000 deduction.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated the building's use would be for
programming, an office space, and for exterior and interior bathrooms. Mr. Harline
stated the direction to the engineers is to incorporate the mechanical part of the
splash pad with the building. There is room for both, and they believe there is also
room in that northern part of Dover Park, near the entrance off of White Oak Drive.
He stated that they believe that there is also room there for a Can-Do Playground for
all three of those items. Mr. Harline stated the design and public participation
process will be there for any group to participate, including IMA. He noted that the
IMA also approached public schools and they have an agreement, or they were
working on an agreement to do programming in Towne Point.
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Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated the building is not figured out yet, part
of the design is to have workshops and find out all the different components they are
going to be talking publicly so while they know in their mind they need bathrooms,
an office space, and certain parts, they still do not have all that. She noted that is part
of what this engineering is going to do, it is still not all tied together yet. Mrs.
Mitchell stated they have asked in the RFP for certain components to be designed
and engineered, so it is going to be based on discussions as to what they pull together
in each one of those options and that has not been done yet. She noted part of the
RFP was four workshops for those planning sessions. Mrs. Mitchell noted that this
was put through under the emergency order as well, but they found a mistake in the
action form, so she asked Mr. Harline to put it on the agenda and just bring it through
committee.
Mr. Sudler stated that it sounded like it is a workshop to revisit those programs and
those activities that might be a good fit for constructing a facility, that would host or
be able to host the programs and activities that were being desirable by the applicants
or constituents in that area, or those who filled out the survey. Mr. Sudler asked Mrs.
Mitchell if that was correct. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Mitchell stated she met
with the IMA membership a couple of different times to discuss the building, what
they would like to see in the building, and what we could afford in the building. She
stated part of it is they wanted an industrial kitchen and they wanted a lot more than
we were looking to put in this building and the size of the building. She stated that
they came to understand that they are going to do a certain size of building. They
were increasing the size so they can do more programming in it, but she told them
that they would not be doing an industrial kitchen, but will be putting a building
together to get the citizens input and that will be part of the workshop, but it was not
going to be what they were looking for.
Mr. Sudler agreed and did not think there should be an industrial kitchen in there, but
that was just his personal opinion. He stated that if they tailored it towards the
community and they have said they want it, then he thought it was reasonable. Mr.
Sudler stated the workshops should solely focus on the data gathered so that they
bring some validity to the data that the City has gathered, so they know that they
have heard their voice and that their decisions are based off of what they have
expressed with some flexibility. He noted that everything has to be within the
parameters or scope of what the constituents and applicants wanted.
Mr. Harline noted that one of the advantages of Whitman, Requardt & Associates,
LLP was that they did the Dover Park Master Plan, so they already know about that.
Mr. Anderson stated that Council endorsed the building at Dover Park at least three
different times, and it is including the latest time with the master plan they voted for
the option that included a building, but the school opened up some possibilities. He
noted that it saved them money and allows them a lot more flexibility so that
everything does not have to be done at one location.
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Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Harline stated that the travel costs were not listed,
which was one of the things that they did not particularly like about the proposal, but
has asked them to include all the costs. Mr. Harline also stated that they made it clear
in the proposal that they were looking for, which included participation with
minority or women owned business enterprises. Whiteman, Requardt & Associates,
LLP was the only one who came forward with a proposal there. He stated they will
be working with Desmond A Baker and Associates.
Responding to Col. Dix, Mr. Anderson stated that the five project items that Col. Dix
was referencing were from different plans and cost savings. Mr. Anderson noted all
of those plans have been filled together and have been rolled into one project.
Responding to Col Dix, Mr. Harline gave the following updated regarding different
projects:
• The splash pad, Can-Do playground, indoor classroom or restrooms
would be included.
• They were doing a skate park in Schutte Park, but not the linear skate
facility that was proposed in one of the original versions of the Dover
Park Master Plan.
• They were planning to still do a community garden, but he did not
think that would require engineered designs.
• The 10 bench parks were still planned, but it is not part of the
engineering design and that they were already working on the pond
enhancement.
• He did not remember wildlife enhancements, bird houses, bat boxes,
and view scopes as a part of the plan, but that it was not something
they would have in the engineering plans, but they are still very
possible.
Mr. Sudler asked if they reached out to the Rotary Club regarding the Can-Do park.
He noted that the Rotary Club stated in the past they contributed to as much as
$100,000 or $400,000. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Harline stated that it was
reported that they pursued that option and was not successful. He noted that it is both
in the budget and in discussions with Mr. Robin Eaton, Director of Parks and
Recreation, it was their intention to try and seek donations. Mr. Harline stated that
he did not personally make contact with the Rotarians. He stated for the RFP, they
have City money for, but the for the construction he would certainly like to try and
purse additional funds. Mr. Sudler asked Mr. Harline to reach back out to them and
thought that they definitely need to exercise that option because it is a grassroot
initiative and also gives them something to be part of and proud of.
Mr. Caldwell voiced his concerns regarding the cost of the engineering plans for the
total project at the end. He asked if they are keeping tabs on what it is going to
involve, and how much. Responding to Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Harline stated that the
prices before the committee were the ones they presented with the first version, but
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in the Committee Action Form it was incorrect, so those prices have not gone up. He
noted that they believe that the bid by Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is
going to be the most comprehensive and maintainable and will be able to stay within
those boundaries.
Mr. Cole asked if there was a stipulation when the old building was torn down and
if there were funds put in place. Mrs. Mitchell stated that there were funds put into
the reserve account which is partially what they had been using to do these projects.
Responding to Mr. Cole, Mr. Slavin stated that he recalls that it was put into the
reserve and they did put it into the master planning for this site.
Mr. Neil clarified that the Can-Do park was the presentation by the Wilmington
Rotary and it was his understanding that the local Rotary Club did not want to
participate in it at that time. He noted that does not mean they may not decide that
they will want to participate now, but it came from Wilmington. Mr. Neil agreed
with Mr. Sudler that they should go back to the Dover Rotary Club.
Staff recommended 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign an
agreement with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP of Wilmington
DE/Baltimore, MD, to provide architectural and engineering services to the City of
Dover for five recreation facilities; and 2. If the Committee/Council prefers the
option for a design with a modular building, they can choose the Optional proposal
for $20,000 deduction.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign an agreement with
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP of Wilmington DE/Baltimore, MD, to
provide architectural and engineering services to the City of Dover for five
recreation facilities; and 2. If the Committee/Council prefers the option for a
design with a modular building, they can choose the Optional proposal for
$20,000 deduction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement Committee meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson
and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
Annual Engineering Consultant's Report on the Operation and Maintenance of
the Electric System - Fiscal Year 2019
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, presented the Annual Engineering
Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric System -
Fiscal Year 2019.
Staff recommended acceptance of the report.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend acceptance of the report, as recommended by
Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
The motion for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting was unanimously
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Lindell
presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
Downtown Dover Partnership Parking Solutions
Ms. Diane Laird, Executive Director of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP),
Mr. Chris Robocker, DDP Parking Committee, and Mr. Jed Hatfield, President of
Colonial Parking Inc., reviewed the background information for the Downtown
Dover Partnership (DDP) Parking Solutions.
The Partnership recommended to proceed with the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) to design and implement a comprehensive parking solution.
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Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hatfield stated that they were thinking there will
probably be about half a dozen people dedicated to the downtown Dover Program.
He noted until they really develop the details of the program they will not know what
the full staffing looks like, but that is their expectation that would be the right
number to manage the on-street parking which is somewhere around 250 spaces give
or take, as well as the off-street parking lots that are currently managed by the
Partnership.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hatfield stated that he did not know percentages off
the top of his head regarding the diversity within Colonial Parking, Inc., but that they
have a very diverse workforce in Wilmington. He noted that many of them,
unfortunately, are furloughed right now because of what COVID has done to the
parking market in Wilmington, Delaware. He noted that they have a lot of diversity
in ethnicity, but he did not know diversity in religion.
Mr. Anderson stated that they had a good comprehensive solution with some online
options, but people are mobile when they are parking. He encouraged Mr. Hatfield
to think about an app. Mr. Hatfield stated that from Colonial Parking's perspective,
they have worked with a variety of apps. He noted that there are some that help a
person find a place to park and there is one in particular, SpotHero, that they have
done some work with. He noted that there are other apps that actually are their
payment methods
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hatfield stated that they would be managing the
permits too. He noted that they have outlined it in their response to the RFP that they
would be managing the off-street parking lots, as well as the on-street parking. Part
of the management of the off-street parking lots would be managing the monthly
parkers. Mr. Hatfield stated they would manage those permits a little differently than
is currently being done, in that they would register monthly parkers. They would go
into their database and customer care system, and then they would just continue to
get billed monthly for as long as they wanted to continue to park in their selected
facility.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hatfield stated that they do have some electric
vehicle charging facilities in some of their parking facilities in Wilmington. Mr.
Hatfield stated his expectation is during the development of the downtown parking
program, they would evaluate the demand for electric vehicle charging and if there
is demand for it, then yes, they would be prepared to install and maintain that
equipment as long as there is a demand for it to use.
Mr. Neil expressed his concerns regarding seniors who do not have the apps. He
asked with the smart parking, is there going to be places for seniors to be able to
come in and use real U.S. money or a credit card if they wish. He noted that often he
cannot find parking, but he can in the E-ZPass lots and that the solution that they
have presented to them is the best solution because they will have those spots that
can be open and they can still satisfy what E-ZPass needs in order to stay in the
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downtown area. Mr. Neil noted that he was very impressed with this program. He
noted that he expects that there is one thing that they will have to commit with and
that they are going to be using City streets for this process and that it is going to be
a long term process so they can get their money back in what they are going to invest
in them.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Hatfield stated that yes, effectively, Colonial would
take control to the extent that they would be retained by the Downtown Dover
Partnership to manage those parking assets. He noted that really the control would
be moving from the City to the Partnership and then Colonial Parking would be
engaged by the Partnership. Mr. Hatfield stated that they would not be directly in
control and authorized, but rather they would be working on behalf of the Partnership
to manage the parking.
Mr. Lindell stated that it is a big decision to make because of the fact that once they
turn over control of streets and such, Council will be held to the decisions that are
made on those streets and they are giving up some of that accountability. Mr. Lindell
asked if the Dover Police Department has any response or have they been
approached by the plan or with the plan. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Ms. Laird stated
that the solution is yet to be developed and they encourage all Council members and
members of the public to respond. She noted that she has had a discussion with the
Police Chief and invited him to become a part of the process. She invited everyone
to be a part of the solution so that nobody is surprised about what the final design
looks like.
Mr. Lindell stated last year around this time they were talking about a parking garage
and originally when they talked about it they were talking about a space problem, but
now they are not talking about a space problem. He stated that there are some
concerns from his constituents regarding how this plan is different from the parking
garage and because they put money into different things before. Responding to
Mr. Lindell, Ms. Laird stated that this is an interim solution to allow them to better
assess and manage the parking opportunities that they have without investing in a
much more complex and expensive solutions of the parking garage. She noted that
it allows time to determine the need and that they can grow into and make excellent
use of whatever it is they have most efficiently. She noted that they can recognize
when it is truly time to go forward with a garage and by that time, it is very possible
that they will have a good amount of money that they can put toward that.
Mr. Hatfield noted that the parking study that was done a few years ago concluded
that there was adequate parking and where it missed the mark. He noted that the
areas where there was a lot of vacant parking available were the less desirable
locations and not driving much demand. The other thing that the study neglected to
point out was while there was excess parking space, it was less than 200 parking
spaces, so one big employer coming to town and that excess capacity would be gone
quickly.
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Mr. Hatfield noted that the solution that they have worked with the Partnership to try
and develop is trying to do the best of both worlds, manage the current assets that
they have to the best of their capacity and start generating some revenue that can
then be put towards a future structure at some point down the path.
Mr. Lindell asked Mr. Hatfield if he had experience in the other municipalities that
they do business with where they have had a situation where they have taken over
and made the decisions and some of those decisions have not worked out.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr.Hatfield stated what they have proposed and have
been working with the Partnership is really a collaboration approach. Mr. Hatfield
stated what they have suggested is not that type of model, rather that they come in
as a manager, a partner with the City and the Partnership to develop this program.
He noted if implemented, they will be putting some cash in, in the form of
purchasing the equipment that is needed to get the system going and based on their
number, they will be able to get repaid for that within five years and after a fee for
Colonial Parking, the net revenue is really accruing to the benefit of the Partnership,
not the Colonial Parking. He noted that because they are there as a manager and
those funds really are to the benefit of the Partnership, it is really the Partnership and
the City that will be driving how the program works and what it does.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager stated the parking
permit money goes to the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP). Ms. Laird noted that
is part of the discussion in the solution, but currently that is the way it is set up.
Mr. Hatfield noted that the parking fine revenue remains with the City. Mr. Hatfield
noted that under this arrangement it would go to the benefit of the DDP as well,
Colonial Parking would manage the process, but it would still be DDP funds.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell stated that is only in the DDP area where this
is controlled, any traffic violations or parking violations outside of that area would
come directly to the City. Mr. Hatfield noted that they are contemplating it, would
be within the footprint of the downtown as outlined in the exhibit of the MOU. He
noted they would only be doing enforcement on parking regulation, not traffic
violations or moving enforcement.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approving continuation of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) discussion and be brought back to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously approved.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Neil stated that the parking solutions would free up the two parking
enforcement officers for other duties to be assigned by the Chief. He noted that no action was
required until the Downtown Dover Partnership brings the Memorandum of Understanding forward
for approval by City Council.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Lindell
and unanimously carried.
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FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (CESF) -
Joint Grant Submittal with Kent County
Mr. Matthew Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and
analysis regarding the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Program (CESF) - Joint Grant Submittal with Kent County.
Staff recommended approval of the grant project as requested.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline stated that there are other grants being
sought but this does not cover all the costs for the police department. He noted that
this grant does allow for them to recover the salary that was the emergency pay for
those first couple of weeks and so far as they can identify it, no other grant would.
Mr. Harline stated that it is possible this does not all have to go towards law
enforcement, even though it is a Department of Justice assistance grant, but they
believe that the emergency pay during that first two weeks is just what they paid the
police department this money. He stated some of the supplies and other overtime
expenses that are eligible for some of the other grants are going to be applied for.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Harline stated that there are not any identified
circumstances that this grant would turn into a loan. He noted that it is a
reimbursement grant. These expenses have already been incurred by the City.
Mr. Harline verified that it is all going to go to the police department.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the grant project as requested, as
recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
City Manager Search
Council President Hare stated, regarding the City Manager Search, that Council
needed to decide how they want to do it. He stated he thought a headhunter would
be the easiest way to do it since they are up against the time frame.
Mr. Slavin stated they want to promote a diverse pool of candidates in this and they
want to make sure that they make every effort to attract as diverse a pool of
candidates. He noted they also want complete transparency in this and noted that it
would put in-house staff in an awkward position for them to run the search for a city
manager whom they might then report to. He stated this is a moment where they can
keep an arm's length distance from the proceedings as far as how it is advertised and
how the candidates are ranked and scored prior to coming to them. Mr. Slavin stated
then on the interview committee, they can make the decision on who is involved in
the interview and what the questions are. He noted that he envisioned this being a
long process and could see two and three rounds of interviews, including multiple
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panels within some of those rounds, because they want to get a broad response from
the workforce as well as their constituents.
Mr. Sudler stated he shared the same sentiment and supports what Mr. Slavin has
brought forth and hope that they can achieve that. Mr. Sudler also stated he agreed
with Mr. Hare that they should have a headhunter to conduct at least the first phase
of receiving some costly candidate selection. Mr. Anderson stated he concurred with
what the other three councilmen have said and noted that he liked an in-house
process, but in his view, they are five months behind on that. Mr. Neil stated he
concurred that they should have a headhunter, but even that process makes it a long
process because not everybody that is brought to their attention is really a good
candidate. He stated the sooner, the better, and while they still have an outstanding
city manager here to kind of guide them a little bit or to guide whatever the process
is.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated that in the
document that was provided for the general description, the text that is in red, were
amendments from the previous job description. Mr. Contant stated he thought the job
description looks good and completely agrees with moving forward with a
headhunter to get this process rolling. He noted that for the sake of transparency
using a third party is probably the best route to go, especially in light of historic
events with the City of Dover.
Mr. Contant moved to recommend acceptance of the use of a headhunter, seconded
by Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Sudler asked if within the job description, did they specify the type of culture
that the municipality is looking to reflect in the workforce, which will pretty much
pinpoint the kind of leadership style and the behavior in what they are looking for.
Mr. Lindell noted that they need to be very transparent and that there needs to be
some community involvement and it needs to be diverse as well. Mr. Lindell stated
if they are agreeing on going for a so-called headhunter, a lot of these other issues
will get flushed out once they get that person on board.
Mr. Anderson stated he was not comfortable with approving the job description right
now, and liked Mr. Lindell’s proposal. Mr. Anderson stated enforcing municipal
ordinances has never been a city manager thing. He noted that the city manager has
no one to enforce ordinances because the police are under the Mayor and code
enforcement is under the Director of Planning and Code Enforcement. Mr. Anderson
stated that particular provision was not there before, and it probably should not be
there now, because there is no mechanism for a city manager to do that. Responding
to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hare stated that there are other ordinances other than planning
and the police department. He noted that when they decide on a firm to bring in to
talk to, they will give Council some guidance too. Mr. Hare stated they will tell them
what are looking for, they are experienced in all this, and probably might even know
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a little bit more about it than they do. Mr. Anderson stated that he liked the rest of
the amendment, that was the only one he had a concern with, because of the unique
design of the city manager's office.
Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Human Resources Director, stated if Council is going to be
using an executive recruiting firm, when she did call them to get a generalized price
for their services, they shared that they would need to understand what their needs
were. She noted to just make sure they understand what they want the recruiting firm
to do for them.
Mr. Sudler asked if there would be a component of the job description or analysis
that allows for City Council to give an in-depth example, or state what they are
looking for, being that the city manager serves at the pleasure of City Council. He
noted that he knew that there are city manager daily duties and administrative duties,
but part of that individual's duties is also to report to City Council. He noted that they
need to have a clearer description of what that looks like. Responding to Mr. Sudler,
Mr. Hare stated that he understood what Mr. Sudler was saying, but the city manager
might report to Council, but Council does not run the City. He noted that is why they
hire a city manager. Mr. Neil stated he agreed with Mr. Hare.
Mr. Lindell suggested they should act on getting an RFP sent out to enlist a
consultant/head hunter, to help them with the recruiting. He noted that in the
meantime, they can start finessing the job description. Then once they get someone
on board, a lot of these other issues they can address in the whole process and have
some guidance and go in the right direction.
Mr. Contant agreed with Mr. Lindell and stated that at this point their action items
should be that they recommend that Human Resources (HR) move forward with
preparing a request for proposals (RFP) and bring them back. He noted that it looked
like HR already has contacts with a few different firms and allow them to make the
decision on which firm they think would best fulfill the need, at the same time,
Council can develop the job description further that the firm will base their work off
of.
Mr. Sudler, referring back to the performance evaluation instrument that they use
every year to evaluate the city manager, he stated a lot of times he is very
uncomfortable trying to fill that out fully with the questions it asks. He noted in his
view, they do not have any real written expectations, other than at the end of the year
or the quarter or when they evaluate, to say whether or not they are doing these
things. Mr. Sudler stated that it needs to be clear what City Council's expectations
are to be incorporated into that instrument. He noted that he believes they need to
have a stronger role and that maybe they need to have a workshop on what that looks
like and what that entails.
Mr. Cole asked if an RFP will take away time. He noted that they want somebody
up and running and did not want to cut anybody short. He noted that they want all
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the best candidates, but at the same time they are getting short on time. Mrs.
Hawkins stated that she is not an RFP expert. She noted that she has already called
a couple of firms and they have indicated that their costs would probably be under
$25,000. She stated she was not sure if she needed to issue an RFP or would be able
to call several firms, get quotes from them and present that to Council. Mrs. Hawkins
noted that if Council asked her to do an RFP, she gave an estimate of at least six to
eight weeks.
Mr. Lindell asked if it is under $25,000, what would they get as far as service is
concerned. He stated that he thought they would need something for what is it going
to cost them if they want to do this, or if they want the full service, as far as from
start to finish, with them taking an active role in the process. Mrs. Hawkins stated
with an RFP they would need to spell out exactly what services they want.
Mr. Neil stated that what they were looking for tonight would be to agree on
choosing a consultant/head hunter or in-house and then if they will pay travel
expenses, then the selection of the interview committee and the scoring rubric. He
stated that the review of the job or even the process, can wait, because it is not going
to happen right away. He stated that he would put a limit on it when the RFP goes
out and how long they take which should not take more than two weeks to come
back with some sort of an offer.
Mr. Hare he agreed with Mr. Neil, but also with Ms. Hawkins. He stated he had
confidence in Mrs. Hawkins. Mr. Hare stated that he thought she could reach out to
however many firms she knows that are out there, and just make that phone call and
ask what they are going to charge and give them what Council is looking for and
request a reply within 48 hours and most of them will do that. He noted that way, it
will cut it down to less than two weeks. He stated to let Ms. Hawkins do her job, and
come back to Council with the companies she contacted and her recommendation.
He noted that she will be able to explain it to them and that this is not the hiring
process.
Responding to Mrs. Hawkins, Mr. Hare stated Council is asking to find an executive
firm to basically post the positions, find the candidates and do a first screening of the
candidates and then perhaps recommend whatever the committee is seeking, and then
the committee takes it from there.
Mrs. Hawkins stated that they have done some interviews through this route before,
and when it comes to the travel expense, any executive firm will tell Council that
they must be paying for their travel. It is just industry standard to pay for travel.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hare stated that Mrs. Hawkins is initially bringing
information for the firms back to Council as a whole so they can see which firm they
want to use. Mr. Hare stated that they can go over the what criteria they are using
for the selection committee.
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Mr. Hare moved to recommend that they request Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Director
of Human Resources to proceed with contacting the head hunters and search
firms to get the information to bring back to City Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Director of Human Resources, advised that the price for GovHRusa under
Summary of Proposals provided should be changed from $15,000 to $15,500. She also reviewed
the information that was obtained from the head hunters.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Hawkins advised that she did not check references.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Hawkins stated that Mercer, which is located in the Ocean City
area, provided three references. One reference is in Annapolis, Maryland; one is in Poolesville,
Maryland; and the other one is the City of Westminster, Maryland. She noted that GovHR USA
and Colin Baenziger and Associates also provided references.
Mrs. Hawkins noted that both GovHR USA and Colin Baenziger and Associates have extensive
backgrounds in recruiting. Mercer indicated that he has done eight or nine personal recruitments
and the other firms are averaging anywhere from nine to 14 recruitments a year.
Mrs. Hawkins stated that if Council was interested in doing the limited scope, she would recommend
Mercer because it was priced at $4,000 plus advertising and travel and he is located on the eastern
shore. She advised that if they wanted to do the full scope, all of the proposals were comprehensive
and their costs were relatively the same, with Colin Baenziger and Associates being slightly higher.
Mrs. Hawkins recommended either GovHR USA or Mercer, noting that she was leaning more
toward GovHR USA.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Hawkins advised that she did not know if any of the consultant
agencies had experience with recruiting senior transformational leaders; however, she would check
on it.
With regard to the price difference for virtual recruitment for GovHR USA, Mr. Sudler asked if they
provided a cost breakdown for the interaction and why there was a $6,000 difference. Responding,
Mrs. Hawkins advised that it is labor-intense for them to call each viable candidate and have a
conversation with them. Mr. Sudler requested Mrs. Hawkins to have them provide a labor
breakdown for the $15,000 component of their bid.
Mr. Neil suggested checking their references to see who has been effective before they make the
final decision.
Mr. Sudler stated that his biggest concern is in regard to the city looking at moving towards a
different culture for their workforce and for their senior leaders to demonstrate for their management
and workforce to follow. He suggested that they look at how much knowledge they have in regard
to the leadership style that the City is looking to adopt. Mrs. Hawkins advised that all of the
proposals include being able to do a Zoom or Webex meeting to find out exactly what the City of
Dover is recruiting for.
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Mr. Cole asked if the recommendation was being based on the budgetary issue or the time limit.
Mr. Slavin reminded everyone that they made the first part of this decision well over a year ago
when they created the position of assistant city manager so that one day when they had to fill the city
manager's position, they did not have to panic and create an artificial timeline. He suggested having
an interim city manager during this process so that the timeline is not dependent upon trying to fill
the position on a date, but is dependent on building confidence in their decision and building
consensus in Council and in the community, because it is very important that this next city manager
have an understanding of the community and the community have an understanding of him or her.
Mr. Lindell stated that he agreed with Mr. Slavin, noting that removing the time constraint would
allow them some flexibility. He added that regardless of who they hire, the process will require a
great deal of the Council members’ time discussing with the consultant what they are looking for
in an applicant.
Mr. Slavin moved to request Mrs. Hawkins to put together a timeline of what a thorough,
conscientious search for a city manager would entail, including what tasks it would entail and what
the roughed in time periods are for those tasks, so that they can create a calendar and then begin the
process of populating each of those tasks. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler.
Mr. Hare stated that Council also had the option of putting the timeline together and having Mrs.
Hawkins be the headhunter. Mr. Lindell responded that they are hiring the CEO of the city and they
should take their time and they should not ask a subordinate employee to conduct the search for their
potential boss.
Mrs. Hawkins advised that GovHR USA provided a Gantt chart with their proposal that spelled out
how long it will take for each phase of the recruitment. She noted that she thought the contractors
that would be able to put that timeline together better than she would.
The motion to request Mrs. Hawkins to put together a timeline of what a thorough,
conscientious search for a city manager would entail, including what tasks it would entail and
what the roughed in time periods are for those tasks, so that they can create a calendar and
then begin the process of populating each of those tasks was unanimously carried.
Review of the COVID19 Operating Procedures
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed a document titled
COVID-19/Coronavirus Procedure Manual - Beginning March 2020.
Mr. Neil complimented Mrs. Mitchell and the entire Staff for what they have done.
Mrs. Mitchell also thanked Staff. She noted that it has been very stressful for Staff
and that they are holding up pretty good.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Content and unanimously
carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Mr. Slavin moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by
Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - - TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2020 - FOURTH ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - SEAN P.M.
CHRISTIANSEN
In accordance with the City Code and the By-Laws of the Robbins Hose Company, nominations
were held during the June 1, 2020 Regular Monthly Meeting to fill the Fourth Assistant Fire Chief
position. The vacancy is a result of the resignation of Christopher Jacobs.
Members of the Robbins Hose Company No. 1 elected, by the Secretary’s Ballot, Sean P.M.
Christiansen to serve as Fourth Assistant Fire Chief with a term to expire December 31, 2020.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of Sean P.M. Christiansen as the Fourth
Assistant Fire Chief for Robbins Hose Company No. 1. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
FIRST (1ST) DISTRICT COUNCIL VACANCY - TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 10, 2021
Article II - Mayor and Council, Section 13 - Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies
of the City Charter requires that a Special Election be held to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Councilman Tanner Wm. Polce since the vacancy is in excess of six (6) months in
duration. This position is for the First (1st) District City Council Seat with a term that expires May
10, 2021.
In his opinion dated June 11, 2020, City Solicitor Rodriguez advised that he believes this section
of the City's Charter dealing with filling the vacancy is not mandatory in light of the pandemic
emergency and that Council may resolve to depart from this provision of the Charter in light of the
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff recommended the following dates, should Council choose to proceed with holding a Special
Election: Date of Election - Tuesday, August 18, 2020; Filing Petitions - Tuesday, June 23, 2020
through Friday, July 17, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.; Voter Registration Close - Saturday, July 25, 2020; and
the Oath of Office - Special City Council Meeting of Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Staff also recommended using The Elks Lodge #1903, 200 Saulsbury Road, as the polling place for
the Special Election and mailing absentee applications to all registered voters in the First District
due to the shortened time frame and the anticipated increase in absentee voting due to COVID-19.
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Mr. Sudler moved for approval of Staff’s recommendations, with the exception of swearing-in
the new Council member during the regular Council meeting of September 14, 2020. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried with Mr. Polce not voting and Mr. Neil
abstaining.
2020/21 ANNUAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (DEFERRED DURING THE ANNUAL
MEETING OF MAY 11, 2020)
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by
Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
Council Committee of the Whole Subcommittees - Utility Committee - Recommended
by the Council President and Committee Chairs (Deferred during the Annual Meeting
of May 11, 2020)
Scott W. Cole, Chair
Andrea B. Maucher (Appointed by Council President)
Economic Development Committee - Recommended by City Council
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Chair (ex-officio, nonvoting member)
David L. Anderson (Councilmember)
Roy Sudler, Jr. (Councilmember)
Kim I. Adams (Minority Voting Member)
Clayton E. Hammond II (Minority Voting Member)
City Manager, Donna Mitchell
City Planner, David S. Hugg III
Diane Laird, Designee of the Downtown Dover Partnership
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - ETHICS
COMMISSION - ERIKA D. CRAWFORD (TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF
THOMAS C. JACKSON - TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 31, 2023)
Mayor Christiansen recommended the appointment of Erika D. Crawford to serve on the Ethics
Commission for a term to expire July 31, 2023 (to fill the unexpired term of Thomas C. Jackson).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of Erika D. Crawford,
as recommended by Mayor Christiansen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler and Taylor absent).
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-08 - ROLLED BACK TAX
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
June 8, 2020. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed
ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at
www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
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By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Lindell, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote,
adopted Ordinance #2020-08, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
WHEREAS, the 2019/2020 fiscal year property tax rate for the City of Dover is $.44 (forty-four
cents) per hundred of assessed value and the Tax Assessor reported that the total assessed value of
property as of December 31, 2019 was $3,272,353,200, including the April 2020 supplemental
billings (2020 Assessed Value); and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the re-evaluation completed in 2020, the Tax Assessor is reporting
the total assessed value in 2020/2021 to be $3,581,763,900; and
WHEREAS, Delaware State Law: 22 Delaware Code Section 1105 (b) requires municipalities to
calculate a "rolled-back" tax rate so as to provide the same tax revenue as was levied during the prior
fiscal year and to state the percent, if any, by which the property tax rate to be levied exceeds the
"rolled-back" property tax rate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
That the City of Dover "rolled-back" tax rate is $.4050 per hundred of assessed value, and the
2020/2021 tax rate is to be set at $.4050 per hundred of taxable assessed value (estimated at
$3,507,391,500), the decrease in the rolled-back tax rate being 7.95%.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2020-09 - 2020/2021 CITY OF DOVER
BUDGET ORDINANCES
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
June 8, 2020. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed
ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at
www.cityofdover.com under “Government.”
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that the Final Reading of the ordinance has been
changed from the First Reading by reducing the budget balance and adding $83,300 to the police
department budget for training and consultant services needed to bring in expert trainers for in-house
training.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she had not had a chance to review the actual
revenue for Municipal Street Aid. Mr. Anderson stated that he understood that the numbers were
going to be the same as last year and if that were the case, he suggested a budget amendment to
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ensure that they have money for a local portion for body cameras, which should be mostly funded
by a grant. Mrs. Mitchell advised that she would recommend waiting for the final Municipal Street
Aid numbers before doing an amendment. She also recommended discussing body cameras as a
separate item outside of the budget discussion.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Mitchell advised that she had not heard anything about the State
providing local municipalities grants for body cameras. She noted that she had heard that some of
the money would be coming from a federal program through the legislature.
Mr. Sudler stated that, although he did not disagree with in-house training for the police department,
he was concerned with how they arrived at $83,300 for training and what training would be
provided. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised that when Chief Thomas Johnson gave his press
conference recently he outline his plan to turn things around, which included training, and she felt
that he needed the funds to back up his plan. She noted that she sat down with the Chief to discuss
the details and the cost. Mrs. Mitchell explained that it would have been a part of the normal
budgeting process that the departments follow each year.
Mr. Sudler suggested that because they have been asking about the body cameras for over four
years, and with the current global climate, that the body cameras would be a great step to show that
they are moving forward and putting things in place. He stated that he thought the community
would appreciate it.
Mayor Christiansen concurred with the proposal for body cameras and advised that he believed that
a statewide purchase of body cameras would be accomplished through an initiative by the Attorney
General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Chief Johnson advised that, under stress and in critical moments, studies show that police officers’
behaviors revert back to their training while simultaneously considering a myriad of factors such as
the overall situation, the backdrop, the environment, time, and distance. He noted that one of the
things that is not a part of muscle memory, yet, is the knowledge to the degree that is now necessary
about body positioning, about pressure, about the responses physiologically that occur when two
human beings are involved in a physical struggle. Chief Johnson stated that they are not factoring
in the overall health of the suspect or the subject, because it is not always a situation where someone
has committed a crime, because they have not been trained to do a quick health assessment. He
suggested that the biggest professional failure that occurred in Minneapolis was the total lack of
awareness of that person's physical demise underneath the use of force being applied by those
officers. Chief Johnson advised that his goal was to find training from someone that truly
understands what happens anatomically and physiologically in those critical moments to provide
valid and current education on the best known information. He stated that he would then make it
a required department-wide, direct delivery training, that is reinforced on a regular schedule. Chief
Johnson stated that he would do his best to effectively manage that training and if there was money
left when they have accomplished the training it will be returned back at the end of the budget year.
He emphasized that they would not just use all of it just because it was allotted to them and that he
would make sure that there is quality and value attached to every training dollar and that it will be
documented for Council’s review.
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Mr. Polce stated that there is clear evidence that shows the efficacy of body cameras. He noted that
he was hopeful that, in the coming months, the State, with the help of the Attorney General's Office,
and the Criminal Justice Council can work with the municipalities across the state to really fully
deploy this evidence-based kind of program. Mr. Polce advised that if they were looking at evidence
based programs that demonstrate efficacy, Chief Johnson has outlined a program that would reach
that goal.
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Cole, Council, by roll call vote of seven yes (Anderson,
Neil, Cole, Polce, Taylor, Lindell, and Hare) and two no (Sudler and Slavin), Council adopted
Ordinance #2020-09 (Exhibit #1).
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-10/PRESENTATION - TANNER WM. POLCE
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 2020-10 into the record, as follows:
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2017, Tanner Wm. Polce was sworn into office as Councilman of the First
District and the youngest member to be elected to serve on City Council. He served with distinction
until July 1, 2020. During his three years of service on City Council, Tanner Wm. Polce served on
the City/County Committee, the Delaware Center for Health Innovation Dover/Smyrna Healthy
Neighborhoods, and the Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Tanner Wm. Polce's keen intellect, accumulated experience, and enthusiasm were
great assets to the City as he provided guidance on the issues he was passionate about, such as
technology, mental health, substance use disorder, and the needs of the underprivileged. Mr. Polce
built a bridge between his work with City Council and his work as policy advisor at the State, and
his extensive knowledge of government has provided an invaluable perspective to members of City
Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Polce's attention to details, verbal eloquence, and commitment to all of the citizens
have elevated the level of discourse and fostered the respect of his colleagues, constituents, and City
staff, and have made him a true Dover City Councilman.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council recognize that Tanner
Wm. Polce will be sorely missed and express their sincere appreciation to him and his family for the
dedicated years of service and personal sacrifices made on behalf of the City of Dover, and wish him
and his family success in all future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby direct the City Clerk to make
this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover as a lasting symbol of
appreciation and gratitude.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Resolution, a key to the City,
and Dover Cup in appreciation for the years and service provided by Mr. Polce.
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Mr. Anderson stated that they were definitely going to miss Mr. Polce’s contribution and requested
that he keep corresponding with them on some of the important issues. He stated that his
contribution had been tremendous and his service exemplary and he thanked Mr. Polce for all that
he has done for the City. Mr. Sudler concurred.
Mr. Slavin thanked Mr. Polce for his service, noting that as the youngest serving member of City
Council he has set the standard for not only inviting more younger people to Council, but also for
the zeal and the sincerity that he brought to the position.
Mr. Lindell stated that he had enjoyed working with Councilman Polce on a variety of issues in the
First District and that he will miss his steadfastness and being able to contact him on issues and
being able to intelligently discuss some of the issues. He noted that he would miss the comradery
that they had as well as his sense of humor.
Mr. Taylor thanked Mr. Polce for his professionalism and the fact that he tried to do everything in
excellence.
Mr. Hare thanked Mr. Polce for his service to the City and to the Delaware Military Support
Organization Board helping them to raise funds to support the active duty military.
Mr. Polce thanked each and every member of Council and noted that it has been a time of reflection
for him in making this decision. He advised that he sought counsel with his close support network,
his wife, his family, and his higher power and ultimately this transition is not goodbye, but simply,
he will be working with them from a distance. Mr. Polce stated that the City of Dover has a special
place in his heart, noting that he came here when he was 18 years old as an athletic, college bound
kid to Wesley College and through the years, the community has absolutely embraced him through
some very difficult times.
Mrs. Mitchell thanked Mr. Polce for his service and dedication to the City, as well as the support
he has shown for City Staff. She stated that he is leaving with a lot of people that love him.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2020-10, seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Slavin read the following statement:
“Thank you, council President. I have a brief statement that I'd like to read. I
apologize for the length of it, but I want to make sure my words were heard. A few
moments ago, I voted against the proposed fiscal '21 budget and I did not do so
lightly. The budget that was presented to us was exactly what we asked for. It's
fiscally responsible, it holds the line on taxes, it addresses inequities and rate paying
for utilities.
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And I commend Assistant City Manager, Matt Harline and City Manager,
Donna Mitchell, and all the Department Heads for their assistance in giving Council
exactly what we asked for. Since we began the process of crafting the budget
however, our world has changed and more importantly, Dover is on the wave of a
real change. That change is not being driven by city government. That change is
being driven by a new generation of voices.
My no vote on the budget is to acknowledge those voices and to ensure that we
continue the dialogue about race and equity in Dover. We have seen and heard the
demonstrations that now have been going on in our city for the past month, and in
all likelihood will continue. The voices are clear and the message is simple, "Black
lives matter." We all need to say those words publicly, without qualification, "Black
lives matter." I have lived a life of white privilege. In my youth, I said and did things
that were racist. There's no easy explanation nor any excuse for me to make. I can
say with all sincerity, that the only way for me to describe those times in my life is
that I was godless. To this day, I remain embarrassed and anguished over those
actions and I pray for forgiveness, but I am godless no more.
I've worked hard to eliminate racism and inequity in my personal life and in our
society. But I can honestly stand before you and say that my efforts over the past 14
years on Council quite simply were not good enough, I've failed. But I'm not done
yet, I announced previously that I would not seek reelection to council in 2021. So
to the doubters, as I suggest some actions that we can take as a city to combat racism
and inequity, I am not pandering to would-be voters. I stand by my decision not to
seek reelection next year. Dover is primed for a new generation of leaders. We have
heard the voices of that generation in our streets, and now we must show them that
we are listening. So to that end, I need your help. We can begin a process, change a
process by putting simply one foot in front of the other and taking steps together.
Some of these steps will be big steps, some will be small, some will be painful, all
should be taken. Chief Johnson and Mayor Christiansen, I applaud your efforts over
the last weeks as we address these issues, I need your help. More than six months
ago, we had a presentation from the consulting firm that conducted a study on
diversity and inclusion for the city of Dover. They cited that in their findings, our
police department was facing challenges in attracting, hiring, and retaining minority
officers. We looked at the data, we looked at the processes, we discussed potential
problems, and we talked about ways to address that. We also looked at a single
photographic image. That image was on the front page of our website for the city of
Dover Police Department. The consultants strongly suggested that we look at that
image that we project to the community and that perhaps, that is one of the causes
of our challenge.
Today, many months later, that image remains on the front page. It is an image in my
opinion, that is not reflective of our city and Chief Johnson and Mayor Christiansen,
let's take this small step together, and I would ask that we have that image taken
down immediately. Councilman Taylor, I need your help. The time has come in our
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city for citizens to have a voice in how we maintain a safe community. There are
many models across our country for how citizens are empowered with a voice on
how a community is policed. We need to have that dialogue and our citizens need to
have that voice. And I was going to ask you to put this on your next agenda, but you
already did it because you anticipated it, and I appreciate you doing that. And I'm
asking for your help and ensuring that that's an inclusive and ongoing dialogue that
we have with the citizens.
Councilman Anderson, Councilman Sudler and Mayor Christiansen. I need your
help. When our good friend, Councilman Wallace Dixon passed away, I had the
honor of sitting with Bishop Holsey at his service. Bishop Holsey and I talked about
the long history of black churches in Dover. And he cited the work of Bishop LT
Blackshear in not only running church, but in providing so much for the black
community in Dover. Councilman Sudler, Mayor Christiansen and I then spoke
separately about proposing the renaming of the New Street playground in honor of
Bishop Blackshear. Councilman Sudler, I'm asking you to consider being a prime
sponsor on that renaming of that park. And Councilman Anderson, I'm asking you
to co-sponsor and ask you to place that item on your next agenda for the Parks,
Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee. And Mayor Christiansen, I'm
asking you to continue your support because I know you were very appreciative of
that idea.
We have heard so many good ideas that quite frankly, we have passed on as a city
in recent years. Thanks to Councilman Polce, we were offered funding to embed
social workers with our police as is being done in other parts of the country, other
parts of Delaware and in other parts of Kent County. We were politely turned down
by the police department. Chief Johnson, I would politely ask that we have that
discussion again. What I've heard in the protests and the new voices that are being
heard and listened to is a simple message: the status quo will no longer suffice in
how we all maintain a safe community. We know that we cannot arrest our way out
of the opioid crisis. We cannot arrest our way out of the challenge of homelessness.
We know we cannot arrest our way out of the issue of poverty. But we can turn the
corner, we can take these steps, small and big together, and most importantly, we can
listen. Thank you.”
Mr. Neil wished Mr. Hare a happy birthday on July 6th.
Mr. Taylor reminded the citizens of Dover to tune in the following night at 6:00 p.m. for the Safety
Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting which will feature Chief Johnson who will again,
illustrate some of the points that he's trying to bring forward. He noted that a discussion would take
place as a direct result.
Mr. Anderson thanked everyone for a great budget discussion and noted that one of the reasons he
supported the budget was because of the amount of money added. He stated that they have
flexibility and that where the money actually goes would be determined more the following night.
Mr. Anderson stated that he thought there were some good possibilities for grants, and he wants to
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see that pursued. He advised that if they have trouble with those grants, he would definitely support
working on a supplemental budget to ensure that they get body cameras this year, or at least moving
this year.
Mr. Anderson also wished the United States of America a happy birthday and Independence Day.
Mr. Sudler stated that he would assist Councilman Slavin and that it meant a lot to him to hear
someone that does not look like him to bring forth their authentic self, what their spirit is saying to
them. He noted that what Mr. Slavin said meant a lot, not just to him, but to a lot of other people
of color, and he appreciates that he had the courage, the honesty, the leadership, and also just
everything it takes to make this world a much better place. Mr. Sudler stated that the humanity that
Mr. Slavin had just shown and demonstrated to him was beyond words and he thanked him for
having the courage to be the leader that he had been and is still continuing to be right now.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 22, 2020 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Ordinance #2020-09 - 2020/2021 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of June 22, 2020
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred
dollars ($50,736,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
GENERAL FUND
CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2020-2021
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 7,365,500 $ 5,813,100
RECEIPTS
FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 577,400 572,800
LIBRARY REVENUES 104,100 123,400
KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 238,700 245,000
BUSINESS LICENSES 1,407,200 1,470,000
PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,254,000 1,446,000
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 10,000 30,000
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 281,200 595,000
PROPERTY TAXES 14,708,600 14,885,800
RECREATION REVENUE 95,500 135,000
FRANCHISE FEE 525,000 645,000
SANITATION FEES 3,076,600 3,090,600
RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 102,700 105,000
COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,475,000 1,440,000
INVESTMENT INCOME 80,000 140,000
RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 23,936,000 24,923,600
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,295,900 1,370,700
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 885,700 782,000
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 1,171,600 842,100
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,396,700 2,597,900
INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,749,900 5,592,700
GRANTS:
POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 145,000 155,000
POLICE PENSION GRANT 445,000 500,000
GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
MISC GRANT REVENUE 11,000 25,000
GRANTS SUBTOTAL 699,500 778,500
TRANSFERS FROM:
TRANSFER TAX 1,400,000 1,433,500
MUNICIPAL STREET AID 796,000 750,000
CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 400,000 445,000
WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,596,000 13,628,500
TOTAL REVENUES 43,981,400 44,923,300
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 51,346,900 $ 50,736,400
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GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2020-2021
2019/20 2020/21
DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
CITY CLERK $ 362,600 $ 508,400
COUNCIL 157,700 156,600
TAX ASSESSOR 390,600 245,900
PLANNING 570,400 663,200
CITY MANAGER 982,900 1,044,800
HUMAN RESOURCES 526,800 524,200
MAYOR 181,900 221,700
FIRE 763,700 769,900
LIFE SAFETY 386,500 432,700
CODE ENFORCEMENT 580,200 815,000
INSPECTIONS 544,700 595,300
POLICE 17,230,000 17,736,600
POLICE EXTRA DUTY 427,100 750,000
PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 736,700 594,600
STREETS 666,600 699,700
SANITATION 2,442,400 2,506,800
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 969,500 1,456,600
STORMWATER 724,200 785,900
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,700 655,800
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 345,800 198,700
LIBRARY 1,784,800 1,822,700
RECREATION 1,088,600 1,129,700
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 697,000 715,900
FLEET MAINTENANCE 876,200 930,600
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 747,000 912,800
FINANCE 929,800 992,700
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,067,500 1,107,600
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 36,836,900 38,974,400
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE 500,000 462,200
CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 800 25,000
INSURANCE 840,000 800,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 1,894,900 2,045,400
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 27,000
UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER - 100,000
STREET LIGHTS 815,000 815,000
OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,220,700 4,424,600
TRANSFERS
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,261,600 2,078,100
APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 519,600 435,100
APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 445,000 500,000
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND 250,000 -
TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 4,476,200 3,013,200
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 45,533,800 46,412,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,813,100 4,324,200
TOTALS $ 51,346,900 $ 50,736,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Three Hundred Forty-six Thousand Three Hundred
dollars ($5,346,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 2,841,100 $ 369,100
REVENUES
STATE GRANTS - Other 241,800 1,245,000
LIBRARY COUNTY GRANT 125,000 -
BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 528,600 1,198,300
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,261,600 2,078,100
TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 191,800 -
TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 445,300 346,400
TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX - 110,000
SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,794,100 4,977,800
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,794,100 4,977,800
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 7,635,200 $ 5,346,900
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
FIRE $ 281,100 $ 173,300
GROUNDS 153,400 -
LIBRARY 125,000 -
RECREATION 1,073,600 395,000
LIFE SAFETY 48,900 -
CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,200 -
PLANNING - 20,400
INSPECTIONS 18,600 18,600
POLICE 954,700 912,400
STREETS 3,289,400 936,000
STORMWATER 365,000 1,110,700
SANITATION 287,200 475,200
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 45,600 61,600
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 174,800 700,000
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING - 39,600
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 390,000 25,000
FLEET MAINTENANCE 21,600 -
DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 7,266,100 4,867,800
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,266,100 4,867,800
BUDGET BALANCE 369,100 479,100
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 7,635,200 $ 5,346,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand dollars ($777,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending
June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 764,100 $ 775,000
INTEREST EARNED 10,900 2,000
TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 777,000
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 775,000 $ 777,000
TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 777,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Eight Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
($1,008,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,415,200 $ 993,900
INTEREST EARNINGS 24,000 14,800
TOTALS $ 1,439,200 $ 1,008,700
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2019/20
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 445,300 $ 346,400
CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 993,900 662,300
TOTALS $ 1,439,200 $ 1,008,700
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million One Hundred-forty Thousand Four Hundred dollars
($1,140,400) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 277,100 $ 137,400
STATE AID/GRANT 42,300 $ 310,000
MISCELANEOUS RECEIPTS 15,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 6,000 3,000
TOTALS $ 340,400 $ 450,400
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 191,800 $ 310,000
TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 11,200
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 137,400 140,400
TOTALS $ 340,400 $ 450,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
WATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Five Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Five
Hundred dollars ($8,542,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,854,500 $ 1,218,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,854,500 1,218,900
BASE REVENUE
WATER SERVICES 5,530,800 6,231,700
WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 410,200 420,100
WATER IMPACT FEES 570,000 570,000
INTEREST - WATER 10,000 34,000
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 23,000 67,800
TOTAL REVENUES 6,544,000 7,323,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,398,500 $ 8,542,500
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2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020
2019/20 2020/21
DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 372,600 $ 397,800
WATER DEPARTMENT 637,200 669,800
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,080,900 2,221,600
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,090,700 3,289,200
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE - WATER 760,000 762,800
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 113,200 176,900
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,052,700 1,028,800
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 14,000 20,000
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,939,900 1,988,500
TRANSFER TO:
GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
WATER IMP AND EXT 1,500,000 1,300,000
WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 149,000 -
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,149,000 1,800,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 7,179,600 7,077,700
BUDGET BALANCES
BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,218,900 1,464,800
BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,218,900 1,464,800
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,398,500 $ 8,542,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
WASTEWATER FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Three Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two
Hundred dollars ($10,332,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 345,400 47,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 345,400 47,900
BASE REVENUE
WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,654,700 4,467,500
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,267,000 3,275,100
GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,841,900 2,040,400
WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 480,000 480,000
INTEREST - WASTEWATER 10,000 20,000
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 23,200 1,300
TOTAL REVENUES 9,276,800 10,284,300
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 9,622,200 $ 10,332,200
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WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2019-2020
2019/20 2020/21
DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 195,100 $ 288,300
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,153,900 1,144,200
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,349,000 1,432,500
OTHER EXPENSES
DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 672,500 659,900
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 113,100 81,500
KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 5,101,900 4,302,900
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 759,800 779,600
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 14,000 10,000
BOND ISSUE COSTS 15,000 -
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,676,300 5,833,900
TRANSFER TO:
GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 900,000 1,200,000
ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT 149,000 -
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,549,000 1,700,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 9,574,300 8,966,400
BUDGET BALANCES
BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 47,900 1,365,800
BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 47,900 1,365,800
TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 9,622,200 $ 10,332,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Eight
hundred dollars ($5,183,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr
for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 5,349,000 $ 3,794,200
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,349,000 3,794,200
REVENUES
STATE LOAN FUND - WATER 1,401,900 -
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,500,000 1,300,000
TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 30,900 39,200
INTEREST INCOME 10,000 50,000
TOTAL REVENUES 2,942,800 1,389,200
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 8,291,800 $ 5,183,400
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING $ - $ 20,400
WATER 1,143,500 1,205,500
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3,354,100 -
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,497,600 1,225,900
BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,794,200 3,957,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,794,200 3,957,500
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 8,291,800 $ 5,183,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand
Seven hundred dollars ($1,483,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
from the fiscal year begining July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 906,600 $ 242,100
REVENUES
STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 1,564,700 -
TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 900,000 1,200,000
TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 404,900 31,600
INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000
TOTAL REVENUES 2,879,600 1,241,600
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,786,200 $ 1,483,700
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ENGINEERING $ - $ 14,000
WASTEWATER 3,544,100 1,085,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,544,100 1,099,000
BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 242,100 384,700
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 242,100 384,700
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,786,200 $ 1,483,700
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-three Thousand Six Hundred dollars
($553,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 545,300 $ 549,400
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 545,300 549,400
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,100 4,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,100 4,200
TOTALS $ 549,400 $ 553,600
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 549,400 $ 553,600
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 549,400 553,600
TOTALS $ 549,400 $ 553,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 546,500 $ 550,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 546,500 550,700
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,200 4,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200
TOTALS $ 550,700 $ 554,900
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 550,700 554,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 550,700 554,900
TOTALS $ 550,700 $ 554,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred
dollars ($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 546,540 $ 550,700
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 546,540 550,700
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 4,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200
TOTALS $ 550,740 $ 554,900
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 550,740 554,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 550,740 554,900
TOTALS $ 550,740 $ 554,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Six Hundred
dollars ($553,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 545,300 $ 549,400
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 545,300 549,400
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,100 4,200
TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,100 4,200
TOTALS $ 549,400 $ 553,600
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 549,390 $ 553,600
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 549,390 553,600
TOTALS $ 549,390 $ 553,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand dollars Nine Hundred dollars
($264,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 260,900 $ 262,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 260,900 262,900
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 2,000 2,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,000 2,000
TOTALS $ 262,900 $ 264,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 262,900 $ 264,900
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 262,900 264,900
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 262,900 $ 264,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Five Hundred dollars
($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2020 andending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 294,300 296,500
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,300 296,500
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,200 2,300
TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,200 2,300
TOTALS $ 296,500 $ 298,800
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 296,500 $ 298,800
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 296,500 298,800
TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 296,500 $ 298,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety Million Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred
dollars ($90,071,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,550,700 $ 10,230,300
DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (2,873,800) (5,246,100)
BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 13,676,900 4,984,200
BASE REVENUE
DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 82,686,400 80,417,400
UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,245,100
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 528,000 530,000
RENT REVENUE 110,000 110,000
GREEN ENERGY 127,400 127,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 195,000 157,400
TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION - 2,500,000
TOTAL REVENUES 84,968,800 85,086,900
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 98,645,700 $ 90,071,100
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2020-2021 BUDGET ORDINANCES
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
2019/20 2020/21
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
POWER SUPPLY $ 22,115,400 $ 19,715,300
SOLAR ENERGY 2,703,900 3,401,100
SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 395,200 384,100
POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 634,800
REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 411,000 614,600
RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 67,500 12,300
PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,678,600 5,871,900
PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 7,792,400 8,476,800
CAPACITY CHARGES 11,101,900 15,048,100
SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 51,100,900 54,159,000
PLANT OPERATIONS 5,530,700 4,706,100
GENERATIONS FUELS 956,300 488,400
PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (1,163,100) (808,300)
PJM CREDITS (516,900) (369,400)
CAPACITY CREDITS (8,422,000) (12,191,700)
GENERATION SUBTOTAL (3,615,000) (8,174,900)
POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 47,485,900 45,984,100
DIRECT EXPENDITURES
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,802,800 3,995,600
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,372,900 1,396,400
ADMINISTRATION 615,500 707,400
METER READING 401,900 375,300
SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 853,100 871,100
DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,046,200 7,345,800
OTHER EXPENSES:
UTILITY TAX 1,322,000 1,245,100
ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 300,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 200,000 -
LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 100,000
RETIREES HEALTH CARE 721,400 789,600
GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 137,000 127,000
INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,912,900 3,784,300
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,500 21,000
BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 327,000 330,300
DEBT SERVICE 1,379,500 1,378,600
OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,367,300 8,075,900
TRANSFER TO:
IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,816,000 6,000,000
GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE 5,000,000 -
RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 3,700,000 2,000,000
TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 25,516,000 18,000,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 88,415,400 79,405,800
BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,230,300 10,665,300
TOTALS $ 98,645,700 $ 90,071,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Three Million Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred
dollars ($23,258,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 15,157,800 $ 15,640,000
REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,816,000 6,000,000
TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER 298,000 -
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 250,000 -
GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000
TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV - 1,000,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 150,000 218,200
TOTAL REVENUES 7,914,000 7,618,200
TOTALS $ 23,071,800 $ 23,258,200
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 1,643,200 $ 360,000
ELECTRIC GENERATION 376,000 1,267,000
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,255,000 1,100,000
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,293,000 2,968,900
METER READING 21,800 -
ERP SYSTEM 842,800 500,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 7,431,800 6,195,900
BUDGET BALANCE 15,640,000 17,062,300
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 23,071,800 $ 23,258,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
($922,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 894,200 $ 908,300
RECEIPTS
INTEREST EARNINGS 14,100 14,500
TOTAL RECEIPTS 14,100 14,500
TOTALS $ 908,300 $ 922,800
EXPENSE SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 908,300 $ 922,800
TOTALS $ 908,300 $ 922,800
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Five Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand One
Hundred dollars ($20,598,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,017,400 $ 21,273,700
INTEREST EARNINGS 256,300 324,400
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 5,000,000 -
TOTALS $ 21,273,700 $ 21,598,100
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ - $ 1,000,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 21,273,700 $ 20,598,100
TOTALS $ 21,273,700 $ 20,598,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million One Hundred Eighteen Thousand
Nine Hundred dollars ($14,118,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,677,800 $ 13,896,600
INTEREST EARNINGS 218,800 222,300
TOTALS $ 13,896,600 $ 14,118,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 13,896,600 $ 14,118,900
TOTALS $ 13,896,600 $ 14,118,900
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred dollars
($810,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 784,900 $ 797,500
INTEREST EARNINGS 12,600 12,800
TOTALS $ 797,500 $ 810,300
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 797,500 $ 810,300
TOTALS $ 797,500 $ 810,300
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty-Two Million Two Hundred Six Thousand Two
Hundred dollars ($22,206,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 18,354,900 $ 22,348,600
TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 3,700,000 $ 2,000,000
INTEREST EARNINGS 293,700 357,600
TOTALS $ 22,348,600 $ 24,706,200
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ - $ 2,500,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 22,348,600 22,206,200
TOTALS $ 22,348,600 $ 22,206,200
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars
($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
STATE GRANT 665,300 750,000
TOTALS $ 665,400 $ 750,100
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 665,300 $ 750,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 665,400 $ 750,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand dollars
($445,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
POLICE FINES 532,900 445,000
TOTALS $ 533,000 $ 445,100
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 532,900 $ 445,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
TOTALS $ 533,000 $ 445,100
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Five Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two
Hundred dollars ($2,531,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,444,700 $ 1,540,000
INTEREST INCOME 22,500 22,500
PREMIUM FROM CITY 908,500 990,100
TOTALS $ 2,375,700 $ 2,552,600
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 550,000 $ 560,000
INSURANCE 110,800 130,000
STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 20,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 724,800 749,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,650,900 1,803,600
TOTALS $ 2,375,700 $ 2,552,600
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred dollars
($1,062,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 334,000 $ 662,400
GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 400,000
TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 1,062,400
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 834,000 $ 750,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - 312,400
TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 1,062,400
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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LIBRARY GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
($277,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ -
STATE GRANT 280,800 275,000
FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 2,700
TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
STATE GRANTS
FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,000
OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 23,100
PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 15,000
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 28,200
BOOKS 128,800 125,000
COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 3,000
COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 500
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 67,700
POSTAGE 200 100
TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 3,000
OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 1,900
OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,500
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 275,000
FEDERAL GRANTS
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 2,700
SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 2,700
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 277,700
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CDBG GRANT FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three
dollars ($334,943) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,500 $ 2,500
CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 632,077 332,443
TOTALS $ 634,577 $ 334,943
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ 1,855 $ -
PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,522 -
PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 35,385 -
CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 97,845 100,000
CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 30,000 61,016
CURRENT YEAR DOVER NCALL - 30,000
CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 33,000 40,000
CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 25,000 25,827
CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLABORATIVE 75,284 20,600
CURRENT YEAR CARES ACT (COVID-19) 163,211 -
CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 114,976 55,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 632,078 332,443
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500
TOTALS $ 634,578 $ 334,943
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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POLICE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand dollars ($835,000)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 129,000 $ 50,000
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 635,000 785,000
TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 835,000
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
CADET PROGRAM SALARIES $ 11,900 $ -
CADET PROGRAM FICA 900 -
CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 -
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 643,600 585,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 20,000
TRAINING 19,700 75,000
AUDIT FEES 1,000 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 697,800 680,000
OTHER FINANCING USES
OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 100,300 155,000
TOTAL FINANCING USES 100,300 155,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE (34,100) -
TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 835,000
The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundre dollars ($144,700)
or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
OPERATING REVENUES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 52,000 $ 83,700
STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700
OPERATING EXPENSES
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 68,500 $ 68,500
PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 103,500 103,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,500 41,200
TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700
The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred
dollars ($1,433,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,525,000 1,433,500
TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,433,500
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 1,525,000 $ 1,433,500
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,433,500
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2020-09
LODGING TAX FUND
CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2020-2021
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Ten Thousand
dollars ($110,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:
CASH RECEIPTS
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
LODGING TAXES - 110,000
TOTALS $ - $ 110,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
2019/20 2020/21
REVISED BUDGET
TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ - $ 110,000
CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
TOTALS $ - $ 110,000
The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
ADOPTED: JUNE 22, 2020
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